The 2008 Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck known for its robust design and powerful engine options, including available V6 and V8 configurations. As part of the fourth generation of the Dakota, produced from 2005 to 2011, this model offered a distinctive American styling and a balance of utility and comfort. It was manufactured at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Warren, Michigan, and competed in a segment that included models like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma. The Dakota distinguished itself with its towing capacity, often reaching up to 7,000 lbs for properly equipped V8 models, and offered both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.
This comprehensive owner's manual provides essential information for operating, maintaining, and understanding your 2008 Dakota. It covers a wide array of topics, including detailed explanations of the instrument cluster, entertainment systems, climate controls, lighting, driver controls, locks, security features, seating, and safety restraints. Furthermore, the manual outlines routine maintenance procedures such as oil changes, tire rotations, and filter replacements, along with fluid specifications and capacities for both the 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 engines. It also touches upon basic troubleshooting for common issues and provides information on safety guidelines, ensuring owners can properly care for their vehicle.
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This manual is compiled in digital PDF format from the factory owners manual.
It contains the exact information as the traditional physical manual and covers:
Introduction
Instrument Cluster
Entertainment Systems
Climate Controls
Lights
Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Driving
Customer Assistance
Reporting safety defects(U.S.only)
Cleaning
Maintenance and Specifications
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Battery
Fuel information
Air filter(s)
Part numbers
Refill capacities
Lubricant specifications
Accessories
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INSTANT DOWNLOAD
This manual is compiled in digital PDF format from the factory owners manual.
It contains the exact information as the traditional physical manual and covers:
Introduction
Instrument Cluster
Entertainment Systems
Climate Controls
Lights
Driver Controls
Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Driving
Customer Assistance
Reporting safety defects(U.S.only)
Cleaning
Maintenance and Specifications
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Battery
Fuel information
Air filter(s)
Part numbers
Refill capacities
Lubricant specifications
Accessories
It requires a PDF reader, ie. Acrobat Reader, Foxit, or comparable reader, to be able to open.
Find all of our manuals at where we are continuously expanding our listings.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
